Reviews and Quotes
Reviews
of "Listen to THIS!!"
- Buy It
Fall 2001, International
Tuba Euphonium Association Review "Listen to THIS!!"
"Mr. Frey has an impressive educational
and musical background that comes through in his recording "Listen
to THIS!!"
"This is a very fine recording. From the
first note it is evident that Adam knows what he wants to do.
His technical ability is on the same level as his musical expression.
He handles each selection with similar musical interest. I found
this recording to be a wonderful musical experience."
British
Brass Bandsman, January 15th, 2000 - Peter Wilson, reviewer
"…he treats the listener to 65 minutes of intelligent music making
which is technically impressive and tonally pleasing."
"Frey imparts to the Faure an assurance and tenderness that is fitting,
just as he brings his enviable finger technique to Flight of the
Bumble Bee."
"Frey doesn't play in a traditionally British style, but he does
embrace all its best aspects, and adds his many qualities, not least
his inherent musicianship."
Brass
Band World - March 2000 - Vernon Briggs, reviewer
"…he is notable for the way he projects his line so extrovertly..."
"He also has a wonderfully full, fat bass register which we can
all enjoy anyway. On the other hand, he does demonstrate a more
"covered" sweetness of sound and polished phrasing in the Rachmaninov
and Ponce."
"What the soloist is above all things is enterprising and adventurous."
"Frey takes Flight of the Bumble Bee at a breath-taking speed which
is nevertheless effectively controlled and totally accurate in notation."
"Bravura is clearly his greatest forte."
As
a student, Adam was already a euphonium virtuoso. Now after crossing
the ocean, he has come back a superb musician who happens to communicate
with the Euphonium." — Fred Mills, former member Canadian Brass
"Adam
has a pure and thoughtful approach that when combined with his hair
raising technique and inspired musicianship makes for an uplifting
concert experience." — Patrick Sheridan, International Tuba
Virtuoso
"Adam
Frey’s performances combine sensitive musicianship and stunning
technical virtuosity with just the right amount of showmanship and
audience interaction." — Dr. David Randolph, Professor of Euphonium
and Tuba, University of Georgia
"One
of the most exciting young brass players on the scene today, Adam’s
prodigious talent on the euphonium makes him a natural performer
and is sure to see him in great demand on the concert stage. His
knowledge of teaching techniques and euphonium repertoire makes
him one of the euphonium’s most important exponents for the future."
— Steven Mead, International Euphonium Soloist
"Adam
Frey is one of the most talented euphonium artists of his generation.
He combines smooth lyricism with dazzling technique, profound musicianship
with awesome virtuosity." — James Gourlay, Head of Wind and
Percussion, Royal Northern College of Music
"A
consummate artist" and "He also led a workshop session, where
his pleasant manner, relaxed approach, and quick grasp of the essentials
revealed a sensitive musician." — The British Brass Bandsman
"American
Euphonium star, Adam Frey,…" — Brass Band World
Reviews
of Adam Frey's arrangements and editions
Fall
2001, International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal Review of
Nessun Dorma (AMP-E05) Buy It
"This
edition is full of suggestions and musical recommendations for an
authentic performance but provides ample space for an individual
musical interpretation."
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